Divers from the Ministry of Emergencies quietly coordinated a recovery operation alongside local police after a Lada car was pulled from a pond in the town of Galich, located in the Kostroma Region. This information comes from the regional investigative department of the RF IC, which has been monitoring the case since the two missing men were first reported last summer. The scene involved trained divers entering the cool water and working with surface units to secure the vehicle before it could drift or slip further into deeper pockets of the pond. The joint effort underscores the level of coordination between emergency services and law enforcement when missing person cases cross over into potential homicide inquiries.
In Galich, the car was found at the bottom of a pond with an approximate depth of 2.5 meters. Police officers, supported by divers, confirmed that the submerged vehicle contained two human remains. The statement from the Ministry indicated that investigators would continue to rely on the expertise of emergency responders during the ongoing investigation. This collaboration is a common practice in complex search and recovery missions, where underwater visibility is often limited and evidence can be fragile after time in the water. The authorities emphasized that the goal was to establish a clear timeline of events and the sequence of actions that led to the car entering the water, as well as to identify any contributing factors contributing to the incident.
Initial observations from the recovery operation suggested that the domestic-made Lada had crashed into the pond and ended up on its roof. The investigation teams recovered various items from the scene, including documents, mobile phones, and bank cards, which are helping to piece together the final movements of the individuals involved. Forensic specialists are preparing to conduct autopsies to determine the precise causes of death, while investigators analyze the vehicle’s primary point of entry into the water and check for potential mechanical failures, driver condition, and external circumstances surrounding the incident. The police say they will consider all possible scenarios, including the possibility of a traffic accident, foul play, or other unpredictable events that could have led to the crash. The case remains open as officers and forensic experts work to gather evidence and reconstruct the story behind the tragedy.
Previously, regional authorities reported another recent incident involving a shared ride service in Novosibirsk, where a driver crashed into a public transport stop. After a dashcam review and medical evaluation, it was determined that the driver was under the influence at the time. Though this separate event is not connected to the Galich investigation, it has been cited to illustrate how authorities respond to impaired driving and how careful the checks must be to prevent similar incidents. The Novosibirsk report serves as a reminder of the ongoing emphasis on road safety and the importance of accurate, timely investigations when accidents occur. In both cases, investigators stress the careful collaboration of police, forensic experts, and emergency responders to ensure justice and accountability for those affected.